Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnered with a manufacturing organisation in Newton Aycliffe on the appointment of a Buyer to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis. Salary on offer is £32-35k per annum depending on experience. Working as part of a Supply Chain department of 4 people, the role will support all aspects of direct and indirect purchasing across the various functions within the business. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 with an early Friday finish. Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, matched pension contribution up to 7.5% after probationary period, performance bonus, length of service awards, health cash plan and employee assistance programme. This is an on-site based role 5 days a week. The Role: * Direct procurement of components for production * Indirect procurement of goods and services as required by the business * Managing RFQ process and negotiating best price, quantities and lead times * Vendor selection * Ensure data accuracy in ERP system * Supplier relationship management * Ensure vendor records and certification are up to date * Expedite goods and services providing stakeholder feedback * Prepare commercial invoices and shipping documentation * Investigate and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner * Application of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reporting for indirect purchases * Prepare reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends The Person/Specification: * Demonstrable experience within a procurement role * Working knowledge and experience of ERP systems would be desirable but not essential * Demonstrable experience in a high-volume purchasing role * Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships * Excellent analytical skills * Strong team player with the ability to influence and inspire others * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT applications * Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret, analyse and report on data * Pro-active problem-solving skills * Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently * Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start available. For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon | Sector Lead - Procurement at Jackson Hogg